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W453 NAH

2000 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,149 mi
Last recorded84,149 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 NAH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 84,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 83,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 May 2017 83,224 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,684 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,380 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,377 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear footbrake efforts low

chips in screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear footbrake efforts low

chips in screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,092 miles

chips in screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chips in screen

offside rear tyre cut on tread

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside front floor damaged

very slight splits fuel cap seal

wipers worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,077 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside front floor damaged

very slight splits fuel cap seal

wipers worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,829 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,120 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

low effort from offside hand brake

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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W453 NAH is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 81,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W453 NAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W453 NAH registered?

W453 NAH is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W453 NAH safe to buy?

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